Alaska Driver Information
This page provides information about vehicle, driver, and document requirements, state regulations, insurance coverage, and city-specific requirements, needed to drive with Lyft in the state of Alaska.
To apply to drive in Alaska, submit an application online or in the Lyft Driver app –– download it from the App Store (iOS) or the Google Play store. To be approved to drive, applicants must meet these requirements.
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What you need to drive with Lyft in Alaska
司机必须维持文件有效性。如果在到期日期前未能更新必要文件,则会导致账户暂时停用。
使用 Lyft 司机端 App 上传您的文件。要在 App 中添加文件,请在主菜单中轻触“账户”,然后选择“文件”。
Vehicle requirements
- 2012 or newer
- 4 doors
- 5-8 个座位(包括司机驾驶座)
- 非出租车、加长豪华轿车或非伙伴租车计划 (Express Drive) 的租赁车辆
- Not titled as salvage, non-repairable, rebuilt, or any other equivalent classification
See if your vehicle qualifies for premium ride types to earn more on each ride.
In select cities, you can rent a car through Express Drive with standard insurance included. Rental vehicles must be rented through the Express Drive program to be approved for use on the Lyft platform.
Driver requirements
- 有效的司机驾照 —— 临时或外州驾照也可接受
- 您必须年满 25 岁方可驾驶
- Pass a driver screening, which reviews your driving history and criminal background check. Learn more about driver screenings.
- Any smartphone that can download and run the Lyft Driver app. See phone software recommendations.
Document requirements
- Driver profile photo: Learn how to take the best photo
- 行车执照
- Personal vehicle insurance
- Annual vehicle inspection
- Juneau business registration: Learn more
Annual vehicle inspection
Drivers in Alaska must get an annual vehicle inspection. Print this form and bring it to a mechanic for an inspection.
Passed inspection forms from other rideshare companies may also be accepted.
为防止检验审批流程延误,在 Lyft 司机端 App 的“文件”选项卡中上传检验资料时,请确保检验符合以下条件:
- 已通过检验
- All fields are filled in
- Matches the vehicle(s) on file with Lyft
- Images and text are clearly legible in the photo
Virtual inspections
当虚拟检查可用时,您会收到电子邮件或通知。请按照说明设置您的虚拟预约。
在您预约的检查时间之前,您需要在车辆外面并且拥有:
- 朋友
- 一分钱
- Your keys
- 您的车辆
- 车辆识别码(在您的行车执照上)
To complete an inspection, you'll need:
- Zoom app. Either download the mobile app and create an account, or sign in to an existing one.
- 座位安全带已扣好。
- 前车灯和警示车灯已开启。
- 关闭蓝牙。
- 移动设备电量至少达到 20% 或以上,信号强度或 W-iFi 连接良好。
- 用一分钱硬币来测量轮胎胎面磨损程度。
- A friend. Your virtual appointment includes a brake light inspection. You’ll need a friend or a way to prop up your phone to see the lights.
If you have any questions about virtual inspections, contact Rideshare Mechanic.
Juneau Business registration
After being approved to drive, drivers in the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) must register with the CBJ's sales tax office. For information regarding registration, please click here. If you no longer wish to drive for Lyft, please contact the CBJ sales tax office to close your account.
Emblem requirements
司机在司机模式下时必须贴示 Lyft 徽章。Lyft 徽章是 Lyft 的官方商业外观。徽章可以帮助乘客和执法者识别您的车辆。
每当您进入司机模式时,都应将 Lyft 徽章贴示在乘客一侧挡风玻璃的下角。不处于司机模式时,请务必取下徽章。
If you’ve just been approved to drive, you should receive your Lyft emblem shortly. If you didn't get one or need a new one, order one in your Lyft Driver app or Dashboard. While waiting for it to arrive, you may print a temporary emblem.
Alaska driver regulations
Be sure to follow these rules when giving rides in Alaska, and keep an eye on your email for important updates from Lyft.
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Hourly driver mode limits
In Alaska, Lyft’s standard time limit for driver mode applies.
Best practices
- Display all required emblems and placards
- 始终随车携带您的驾照和保险文件
- Follow all airport rules
- 不得接受路边招手打车
- 对于行程,不得接受现金付款
- 不得在出租车队列中排队候客
Know your insurance
Review Lyft's coverage here.
Moving to or from Alaska
If you're already a driver in a different state, and you're moving to Alaska, send us a message with the following info:
- 您的迁居日期
- 您的新收货地址
- A clear photo of your vehicle registration*
*If you were already required to upload your vehicle registration when you became a driver, you do not need to send it in again.
Moving from Alaska to a different state? Find your new market here to see what steps you'll need to take.